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Queensland Country Bank Stadium hosts inaugural Townsville State of Origin clash

With only 10 days to prepare for the 2021 State of Origin opener, Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium successfully did what no other stadium has done in the event’s history. After the NRL was forced to move the game away from Victoria, the Queensland...

Optus Stadium hosts sold-out Dreamtime football match

Perth hosted more than 55,000 footy fans for a historic Dreamtime clash to remember. After announcing that the marquee match of the annual AFL Sir Doug Nicholls Round, between Victorian sides Essendon and Richmond, would be played at Perth’s Optus Stadium for...

Ticketmaster launches Smart Help

We’ve introduced Smart Help to give fans access to the quickest and easiest customer support possible.

Australian Open had a successful run as first grand slam event of the year, despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Photo Credit: Tennis Australia/ David Mariuz

Sydney Royal Easter Show successfully makes a comeback after COVID-19

The Sydney Royal Easter Show, held annually over the Easter weekend, reached new heights in 2021 as it overcame COVID-19 restrictions. The show, which ran from Thursday 1 April to Monday 12 April, welcomed over 800,000 people through its gates across the event’s...

Privacy first: The Apple iOS 14 update in a nutshell

Are you an iPhone owner? With the latest iOS 14 update and the AppTrackingTransparency (ATT) framework, there will be greater transparency around app tracking. ATT will give you a better understanding of how each app uses your data and gives you the ability to choose whether you want to be tracked or not.

Smash-hit Broadway production, Hamilton, has premiered in Australia

The much-anticipated Broadway musical, Hamilton, premiered in Sydney on Saturday 27 March, beginning its long-awaited season at the iconic Sydney Lyric Theatre. The Broadway sensation focuses on the previously untold story of Alexander Hamilton...

Live entertainment fans in Australia and New Zealand are excited as live events are reintroduced

Over the last six months, Australia and New Zealand have been fortunate enough to reintroduce live entertainment and fill seats with fans who are ready to get back to attending live events. Susie Kyrou, General Manager – Data and Insights for Australia and New Zealand...

Girls Can’t Surf: Layne Beachley and Michaela Perske join Live Nation employees on International Women’s Day 2021

World surfing champ Layne Beachley and producer Michaela Perske discuss bold new documentary, Girl’s Can’t Surf, with pro surfer and writer Lauren Hill

Maria O’Connor to speak at International Live Music Conference (ILMC)

Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand Chairman will appear on panel highlighting major lessons the ticketing industry learned in 2020 Maria O’Connor, Ticketmaster Australia and New Zealand Chairman, will speak at the International Live Music Conference (ILMC) in...